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Motorcycle for woman and not only

Woman on the bike

Advice to those who want to have ease while riding motorcycles

Often you hear about male and female motorcycles, but is the distinction correct? We have to recognize; yes and no. Sometimes it is possible to see women who ride Harley-Davidson baggers (touring line) and Gold Wing, also as well as men, can operate these motorcycles easily. For skilled riders it is not hard to operate a heavy motorcycle without dependence, for a man or a woman.

To correctly speak of the conformity of motorcycles on certain types of physical condition of the person, taking into account rider experience. So it is established by nature that the woman is smaller than man. She has less weight and less developed muscles, and the motorcycle should be made to conform to woman. The right choice of a motorcycle's convenience for the woman is most important in the first years of riding. While the rider does not have enough riding experience and skill, mistakes which they may make demand from them physical strength.

We will give advice to those who want to have ease while riding motorcycles. These recommendations will be important to those according to height, weight, physical strength, and certainly the novice riders.

More important that it have a low center of gravity

More important that it have a low center of gravity

Motorcycle weight.

Motorcycle weight is not the main concern, it is much more important that it have a low center of gravity. You can make gravity center lower by making your bike lower, and put lower shock-absorbers or special lower parts. For many riders it is enough to lower the suspension of rear wheel, but we also recommend lowering the front forks also.

Lever rule.

The rule that you learned in elementary school and apply throughout your life: longer lever, uses less force. So why doesn't this rule apply for a motorcycle? If you have weak hands this method will help you. Sometimes when beginner riders swinging or parking a motorcycle, there is too much incline and can not be kept straight. Not enough strength in hands may make the bike go sideways. Change the stock handle bar of your bike to make it higher and wider. Choice height of bar from 8 to 14 inches for a stock motorcycle. The high handle bar makes turning and maneuvers easier. The high handle bar reduces stress on hands, especially important on long trips.

Short hands.

Handle bar is according to rider with short hands

Handle bar is according to rider with short hands

If a woman has short height and short hands the distance to handle bar can be too long. During road riding hands should not be at straight lines, they should be bent at elbows. If it is impossible, it is necessary to change a handle bar for another that is closer to your needs. Higher handle bar easily allows to be closed. If the handle bar is according to rider, you can easily ride and park the bike. Correct seating also makes your trips more comfortable.

Seat.

Not all stock seats are best for riders, especially if their height is short. You can put another seat on your bike. Various manufacturers offer a huge selection. They vary according to size, the thickness and the width of the pillow. If you want to sit lower, choose a seat that is narrower and less thick. If you want to sit closer to the handle bars, choose a seat with a thicker back.

Foot controls and foot boards.

Foot controls can be mounted closer or further according to an individuals needs. After market offers foot controls for motorcycles usually with stock or forward positions. If you find it necessary to mount foot controls back, you must make a fitting plate for your foot controls. The plate can be made of steel or aluminum.

Right seating on the bike

Right seating on the bike

Clutch.  

Some riders who have a small palm or a weak palm are compelled to think of easy clutch. If a clutch from a stock motorcycle is too heavy for you, it may be possible to use another clutch offered aftermarket. In one case it may be possible to change stock clutch for aftermarket clutch with soft springs and centrifugal force weights. In other cases it may be possible to use automatic clutch with small balls. The third case offers installation electronic control gear change. It is necessary to take notice that the first case is quite sufficient.

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